means. It might sound like a put-down, or maybe something you overheard a parent say about you to someone else. Whichever way you cut it, being called sensitive has almost always been a bad thing. That is, until Dr. Elaine Aron began to study what she named, “the Highly Sensitive Person trait.”... Read More
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Get as a Highly Sensitive Child
Looking back at your childhood without knowing you were a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), you probably didn't get exactly what you needed from your parents, your teachers, or your friends. Dr. Elaine Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Child, released in 2002, nearly 20 years ago, and is the defacto manual for better understanding the segment of kids.... Read More
The Growth Guided Journal for Meaningful Self-Care
Imagine a peaceful evening spent reflecting on your personal growth, pen poised over a journal that promises to unlock deeper, meaningful self-care. That's the kind of experience the Growth Guided Journal aims to provide. Carefully designed with therapeutic prompts, this journal is a tool crafted to guide you through healing and clarity one page at a time.... Read More
Sensitive Feelings Illuminated in Book, “Permission to Feel”
Many highly sensitive people wrestle with their sensitive feelings on a daily, if not hourly, basis. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or struggled to understand them, you're not alone. "Permission to Feel" by Marc Brackett is a warm and insightful book that invites you to embrace your emotional life.... Read More
Is There a Connection Between HSP and Neurodiversity?
In recent years, many researchers, psychologists, and therapists who study the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) have been asking the question, is there a connection between HSP and neurodiversity? As an HSP, you may have heard about the discussion of sensitivity fitting into the term, "neurodivergence" or "neurodiversity" and not know if it applies to you as a Highly Sensitive Person. ... Read More
11 Authentic Signs You Might be a Highly Sensitive Person
If you struggled during your childhood or young adulthood with the demands placed on you by your parents, your school, or your friends, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Children who are quieter, more reserved, less competitive, more creative, and more astute in their observations of the world around them frequently find out that they are highly sensitive. High sensitivity isn't a curse, and it's not a disorder. In this article, we aim to share authentic signs you might be a Highly Sensitive Person. ... Read More